US Bridges

US 82 / SR 520 WB over Ty Ty Creek

Good

Tift County, Georgia · App 9.9 MI W of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700770

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 / SR 520 WB over Ty Ty Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 / SR 520 WB over Ty Ty Creek in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,925 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 / SR 520 WB
CrossesTy Ty Creek
LocationApp 9.9 MI W of Tifton
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.47349, -83.66339
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2024)
Projected traffic17,925 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 / SR 520 WB over Ty Ty Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 / SR 520 WB over Ty Ty Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 / SR 520 WB over Ty Ty Creek carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 / SR 520 WB over Ty Ty Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 / SR 520 WB over Ty Ty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.